Pierce, Ruth A. (Casey) 79, peacefully after a brief period of declining health. Born December 1937 to the late Maurice Casey and Mabel (Talbot) Casey. Predeceased by beloved husband Donald L. Pierce (1999). Mother of Donald P. Pierce and spouse Michael P. Higgins, John L. Pierce and his wife Paula (Atwood) Pierce, Michael F. Pierce and wife Susan (Sapienza) Pierce. Also survived by sister Jean (Casey) Leary, Brother John "Jack" Casey, Brother Donald Casey (deceased) and sister Mabel (Casey) Conceison (deceased). Ruth was much loved by her (5) grandsons, John, Michael, Cody, Christopher, and Kevin. Ruth is also survived by many nieces and nephews, many close friends, a family of lovebirds, and her buddy Rainn, the Cairn Terrier. Relatives and friends invited visiting hours will be held at the Gaffey Funeral Home 43 High Street Medford Square Medford on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Joseph's Church Medford on Friday at 10 am Interment Oak Grove Cemetery Medford. To send flowers or sign guest book please visit www.gaffeyfh.com